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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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